St. Francis Xavier High School (Edmonton)

St. Francis Xavier High School is a high school in west Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. It is operated by Edmonton Catholic Schools System. The school started in 1955,[1] with the purpose built school (since expanded) opened in 1958.[2] Originally part of the Town of Jasper Place school system, St. Francis Xavier transferred to the Edmonton system when Jasper Place amalgamated with Edmonton in 1964.

St. Francis Xavier High School
Address
9250 - 163 Street

Edmonton
,
Alberta
,
T5R 0A7

Canada
Coordinates53°31′47″N 113°36′13″W
Information
School typeSecondary school
Motto"Caritas Christi"
(The Love of Christ)
Religious affiliation(s)Roman Catholic
Established1955
School boardEdmonton Catholic School District
Grades10-12
Enrollment1200
LanguageEnglish
Colour(s)Navy, silver and white    
MascotRambo (Ram)
Team nameFX Rams
Websitewww.stfx.com

Academic program

In addition to the regular Alberta high school curriculum, the school offers a number of specialized programs.

The advanced placement program "prepare[s] students to acquire the knowledge, concepts, and skills needed to engage in a higher level of learning".[3]

The school provides a number of sports academies programs: baseball, golf, hockey, lacrosse and soccer.[4]

Notable alumni

References
  1. Kaup, Principal Heather (2019-11-28). "2019 Mike Dea Classic STFX Rams | The History of FX Day" (PDF). St. Francis Xavier High School. Retrieved 2021-09-27. a tradition since St. Francis Xavier High School opened in 1955 and continues to be a large part of the school's identity
  2. "St. Francis Xavier Catholic High School | B3299A | Edmonton". RECAPP Facility Evaluation Report (PDF) (Report). Alberta Infrastructure. 2006-01-30. Retrieved 2021-09-28.
  3. ecsd.net - Pre-Advanced and Advanced Placement Programs
  4. ecsd.net - St. Francis Xavier High School
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